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As for longswords vs katanas, I have seen and hefted both. The centre of gravity of a longsword is all in the blade, that is why it is not suitable for parrying. A rapier, which actually doesn't weigh much less than a longsword (about 3 vs 4 pounds) is easy to parry with because the balance is in the hilt. I suppose a katana would be more easy to parry with than a longsword as well, but the style militates against that.
-- Mal
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